Super slimmers raise pounds as they lose pounds in weight for Cancer Research UK

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw in support of Cancer Research UK has been a huge success. From left are Humberston Country Club Consultant Jo Brown, Waltham consultant Sharon Robinson, team developer Hayley Sutcliffe, Holton Le Clay consultant Sharon Grove and CRUK volunteer driver Kris. (Image: Submitted photo)

Generous slimmers have been donating clothes they’ve slimmed out of to The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw, in support of Cancer Research UK.

The Slimming World groups in the Grimsby area have collected a staggering 185 bags of the clothes, shoes and accessories from members. Each bag is worth around £25 to the charity and slimmers have raised an amazing £4,625.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw aims to increase awareness of how keeping a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer. The event has been supported by the singer and TV presenter, Peter Andre, who is a joint ambassador for the campaign and founder of his own Cancer Research UK fund after sadly losing his brother to the disease.

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Last year, slimmers across the UK raised £2.1 million through donations and this year it’s hoped the event will smash that target and raise £3 million for Cancer Research UK.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw in support of Cancer Research UK (Image: Submitted photo)

Consultant and area team developer Hayley Sutcliffe is proud of the members’ fundraising efforts.

She says: “The members never fail to amaze me with their weight loss results week after week and it has been great to see so many bags of clothes donated through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw.

“This year’s throw has been a fantastic success, and I can’t believe just how many bags my members, their friends and families have managed to collect.

“Our group is always buzzing and when we collected the bags up and saw what a phenomenal amount there were altogether, and we realised what a difference we could make, the atmosphere was just electric.

“Lots of people don’t know that maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer.

“All of the wardrobes cleared and every donation made by our members, their friends and families will make a huge difference to Cancer Research UK and we’re so grateful for everyone’s support.

“The Clothes Throw has been a great chance for the members who have done so well to celebrate their amazing weight losses by saying goodbye to their ‘before’ clothes!”

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Commenting on the campaign Peter Andre said: “I’m delighted to be supporting the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw campaign this year, and so thankful to the slimmers for being so generous in their support of the campaign.

“The Clothes Throw is a fantastic opportunity for them to celebrate their weight losses, because they know that with the fantastic food optimising healthy eating plan along with the support they get in their groups, they’ll never need to see those sizes again.

“I’ve seen first-hand how Slimming World groups really do make a difference.

“I attended the Slimming World awards in 2014 and met lots of people who’ve lost incredible amounts of weight.

“They told me how it has completely transformed their lives – and their families’ lives too!

“They were eating more healthily and being more active, and they were doing it together.

“Every single one of them told me that they couldn’t have made those changes without the support of their Slimming World group and their Consultant.

“I was blown away by their passion and would encourage anyone thinking of losing weight to look up their nearest group to find out more.”

Anyone who would like to find out more about Slimming World is invited to get in touch with Hayley Sutcliffe on 07976716861 or www.slimmingworld.co.uk